Date of Award
January 2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Vasyl Tkach
Abstract
The superfamily Diplostomoidea Poirier, 1886 consists of a diverse, globally distributed group ofparasitic flatworms parasitic as adults in reptiles, birds, mammals, and very rarely, fish. The superfamily Diplostomoidea has a tumultuous history full of genus synonymizations and resurrections. Currently, the superfamily consists of 39 genera parasitizing primarily piscivorous animals as adults to include birds, reptiles, and mammals. This group of parasitic worms remains a highly active area of research and has recently undergone several major systematic changes including the abandonment of a subfamily-based system. Additionally, the influx of data entries in GenBank has lead to confusing nomenclature and misidentifications at the genus level. We have clarified the identity of species belonging to Posthodiplostomum, Diplostmum, Austrodiplostomum, Tylodelphys, Neodiplostomum, Crassiphiala, and Neofibricola through molecular tools and the description of new species.
Recommended Citation
Martens, Jakson, "Diversity, Phylogenetics And Life Cycles Of Diplostomoidean (Digenea: Diplostomoidea) Of The Upper Midwest" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 5313.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/5313